Company School (19th Century), Four Portrait Miniatures of Mughal Empresses

19th century, watercolor and gouache on ivory, (3) miniatures depicting ladies seated in throne, at least two of these being depictions of Mumtaz Mahal (1593-1631); the fourth miniature of a couple within a palace interior, possibly the young Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan, all presented behind glass in gilt oval locket cases.

Largest locket 3 1/2 in. (including bail)

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Some scattered light scratches and rubbing to cases, otherwise good estate condition.